The relationship between perceived social support and psychological resilience in Chinese adolescent Judo athletes

A cross-sectional study on the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of age

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ID15526973
AutoresWenjia Chen (0000-0001-8201-7145, China University of Mining and Technology), Haozhe Wang (0000-0002-9299-6305, China University of Mining and Technology), Zongyu Liu (0000-0003-0131-5293, Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences), Jiayi Yao (0000-0002-8588-4356), J K Yao (0009-0008-9657-6106, China University of Mining and Technology), Dan-feng CHU (China University of Mining and Technology), Dengshan Chu, Xueqiang Zhu (0009-0006-0565-2763), Xuanyu Zhu (0000-0001-9140-9992, Shandong Sport University, autor de correspondencia), Huawei Niu (0009-0001-9316-2716, University of Jinan), Haitao Niu
Año2025
Volumen16
Páginas1558351-1558351
Fecha de publicación2025-09-10
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
EditorialFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1558351
PMID41000345
OpenAlexW4414086470
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas52

The findings demonstrate that perceived social support enhances psychological resilience in adolescent judo athletes, largely by alleviating symptoms of depression. The moderating effect of age suggests that the efficacy of social support in buffering against depression may vary across different developmental stages. These results highlight the importance of fostering strong support systems for young athletes, with a potential need for age-tailored mental health interventions. Future research should explore these dynamics using longitudinal designs and in diverse athlete populations

Depression (economics · Longitudinal study · Mental health · Multilevel model · Psychological resilience · Social support · Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise · Resilience and Mental Health · Sports injuries and prevention